The Machineries of Doubt & Disinformation
Explore the machinery of doubt and disinformation in science and politics, from tobacco to climate change. Learn about tactics used to spread misinformation and challenges in maintaining informed skepticism in the digital age.
The Sovereign State - Hobbes' Leviathan and the State of Nature
Explore Hobbes' Leviathan: state of nature, individuality, human nature, and laws of reason. Gain insights into political philosophy and the foundations of sovereign power.
Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World
Learn to navigate the tidal wave of misinformation in our data-driven world. Discover techniques for skepticism, identifying fake news, and understanding the role of networks in spreading disinformation.
信息疫情第五集：打破深化 - 从宣传到反常现象
揭示科学方法如何揭穿阴谋论、假新闻和伪科学。意大利和德国的谣言粉碎者分享他们打破迷思的经验，探讨从宣传到超自然现象等各种错误信息的辨识和应对。
Il diritto di poter dubitare - Giornalismo investigativo e controllo del potere giudiziario
Giornalismo come controllo del potere: l'importanza di dubitare e investigare, anche verso l'autorità giudiziaria, per una democrazia completa e una giustizia equa.
You Are Right, Is It? - Questioning Success and Opportunities
成功企業家分享背後的艱辛與富二代的思維模式，探討如何透過質疑和深思來避免詐騙陷阱，提醒人們不要被表象迷惑，要看清真相。
Conspirativity: Changing Perspectives Through Curious Eyes
เปลี่ยนมุมมองผ่านสายตาคนช่างสงสัย สู่โลกแห่งจินตนาการและความคิดสร้างสรรค์ ยชญ์ บรรพงศ์ แบ่งปันวิธีมองโลกในแง่มุมใหม่ที่เต็มไปด้วยความเป็นไปได้
Cigarette Industry Disinformation Tactics and Global Impact
Explores how cigarette industry pioneered disinformation tactics, funded distraction research, and influenced global denialism, corrupting academia and shaping modern skepticism of scientific facts.
Seeing Isn't Always Believing - The Power of Perception and Illusion
Mentalist Andrew Nunn explores how beliefs shape our perception of reality, challenging our understanding of truth and illusion in a world filled with misinformation.
Center Indifference and Skepticism in Self-Locating Belief
Explore philosophical implications of self-locating belief indifference, examining its impact on Boltzmann brain theory, simulation arguments, and inductive skepticism in physics and metaphysics.
Understanding vs. Believing - The Power of Critical Thinking
Sfidë ndaj dilemës "Të kuptosh apo të besosh", duke eksploruar ndikimin e paradigmave shoqërore në perceptimet tona dhe rëndësinë e mendimit kritik për të zbuluar potencialin transformues të informacionit.
Why Do Skeptics Change Their Minds on Climate Change?
Explore how a climate skeptic's perspective shifted after witnessing glacial melting in Greenland, and learn strategies for engaging with and persuading climate change doubters.
Why Evidence Matters - Athena Annual Lecture
Explore the importance of evidence in decision-making with Dame Anne Glover's insightful lecture on its crucial role in shaping policies and societal progress.
Homeopathy, Quackery and Fraud
Skeptic James Randi debunks homeopathy and challenges psychics in this provocative talk, demonstrating the dangers of irrational beliefs and the importance of critical thinking.
But It's "Only a Theory!" - Responding to Evolution Doubt, Distortion, and Denial
Explore strategies for addressing evolution skepticism, examining its societal impact, and discussing approaches to overcome resistance through education and engagement with diverse groups.
Rethinking Doubt - The Value and Achievements of Skepticism
Explore the power of skepticism and its role in human progress. Learn to differentiate skepticism from cynicism and discover how doubt can lead to groundbreaking achievements.
Cynicism Doesn’t Build Products
Exploring attitudes in software development, from skepticism to cynicism, and their impact on product building. Offers insights on fostering positive approaches for creating strong, enduring software solutions.